Barangay Bantay is a barangay in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Santa Barbara. It had a population of 414 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lovelita Cortez Tutor(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bantay · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Bantay
Barangay Bantay forms part of Santa Barbara, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bantay had a population of 414. This made it the 51st largest of 60 barangays in Santa Barbara by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bantay accounted for approximately 0.60% of the total population of Santa Barbara, which stood at 68,467 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bantay moved from 428 residents to 414, an intercensal change of -3.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bantay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Barbara is a municipality comprising 60 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bantay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bantay ranks 1584th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Santa Barbara or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Bantay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
369
—
—
2020 CPH
428
+59
+16.0%
2024 POPCEN
414
-14
-3.3%
2015–2020: +16.0% total (+3.01%/yr).2020–2024: -3.3% total (-0.83%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Santa Barbara
51stof 60
Among the smaller barangays of Santa Barbara by population.
Share of Santa Barbara
0.60%
of the municipality's total 68,467 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1584thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Barbara (municipality) class
2nd
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bantay
Where is Barangay Bantay located?▾
Barangay Bantay is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bantay hall?▾
Barangay Bantay is located in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bantay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bantay is Lovelita Cortez Tutor (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bantay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bantay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Barbara LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bantay part of?▾
Barangay Bantay is one of 60 barangays in the municipality of Santa Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bantay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bantay is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Santa Barbara?▾
Santa Barbara is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Bantay.
Has the population of Barangay Bantay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bantay went from 428 residents to 414 — a change of -3.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bantay in?▾
Barangay Bantay is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 60 barangays administered by Santa Barbara.
How many barangays are in Santa Barbara?▾
Santa Barbara has 60 barangays, including Barangay Bantay. You can browse the full list on our Santa Barbara page.
How many residents does Barangay Bantay have?▾
Barangay Bantay had a population of 414 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bantay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Barbara is 5002. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Bantay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bantay was last updated on 2026-05-28. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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